How Do You Solve an Equation With Fractions With Different Denominators Using Subtraction?

How Do You Solve an Equation With Fractions With Different Denominators Using Subtraction?

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Looking for practice solving equations containing fractions? In this tutorial, you'll see how to first convert a mixed fraction to an improper fraction and then subtract fractions with unlike denominators in order to solve an equation. Be sure to check you answers so you KNOW it's correct!

Comparing and Ordering Fractions

This tutorial gives you some practice finding a common denominator and the least common denominator of three fractions. There's only one least common denominator, but there are many common denominators. This tutorial gives you one. Can you find another?

Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

Working with mixed fractions in equations can be tough, but things get easier if you convert them into improper fractions first. Once you learn this skill, you'll find yourself using it all the time, so take look at how to convert a mixed fraction to an improper fraction.

Further Exploration

Solving Fraction Equations With Addition and Subtraction

Looking for practice solving equations containing fractions? Then check out this tutorial! Follow along and see how to add fractions with common denominators in order to solve an equation for a variable.

Looking for practice solving equations containing fractions? In this tutorial, see how to add fractions with unlike denominators in order to solve an equation. Then, be sure to check you answers so you KNOW it's correct!